Why are trains so calming?

there is very little noise - especially compared to LOUD JET ENGINES ON AIRPLANES. the gentle click-click-clickclick of the wheels as the cross the gaps in the rails is a soothing tempo. the scenery is constantly changing, but not too fast, and ever beautiful. you can hear yourself 'think' and relax within yourself.



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Compared to airplanes, trains are far more spacious. The seats are wider (and often more comfortable) plus there's a lot more leg room.

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Trains are predictable - they always run on time and follow the same route. Train travel can be one of the most reliable modes of transportation for those on a schedule. With highly precise timing and a reliable route, it's no wonder that trains are often preferred for traveling long distances.

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Most American passenger trains travel on tracks that are owned by freight companies. That means most trains have to defer to freight services, leading to lengthy delays that scare off passengers who want to arrive on time. Domestic air travel in America is widely available, relatively cheap and popular.

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“When traveling by train, the security and boarding are much faster and simpler, the luggage limitations go away, and there's easily twice as much leg room on a train even in the lowest class. You don't have to worry about the size of your liquids or whether your bag fits a certain dimension to carry it on.”

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Science says taking the train is better for your health than driving to work. If you have a choice to drive or use public transportation, research suggests you should take the train. Studies show that driving 10 or more miles a day takes a severe toll on your body — mentally and physically.

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One of the biggest environmental benefits of trains is that they consume far less energy than other types of transport. It takes a huge amount of fuel to get a plane carrying hundreds of people airborne, whereas trains are streamlined, require much less energy to move, and are increasingly able to run on electricity.

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If you can't walk or cycle, then public transport is usually your best option. Trains are particularly low-carbon ways to travel. Taking a train instead of a car for medium-length distances would cut your emissions by around 80%. Using a train instead of a domestic flight would reduce your emissions by around 86%.

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There is less traffic on the tracks during the night, which allows for smoother and faster train travel. Nighttime is typically a less busy time for maintenance and repairs on the tracks, which can also contribute to faster train speeds.

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